- Crust
- 1/2 cup butter or margarine
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- Lemon Topping
- 2 extra large or jumbo eggs
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon extract
- 2 tablespoons flour
- confectioner’s sugar to sprinkle the top
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Prepare a 9 inch square baking pan by lining with parchment paper to create a sling. Coat with cooking spray.
Combine the flour and sugar for the crust and cut in butter or margarine until crumbly. Press into the bottom of the baking pan and bake for 20 minutes or until lightly browned.
Whisk to together the all topping ingredients except for confectioner’s sugar. Pour over the crust while it is still hot from the oven and continue baking for 25 minutes.
Sprinkle the top with confectioner’s sugar when cooled. Cut into 16 squares.